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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.22, 8,548.34 and 2,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.22, 8,548.34 and 2,003.88 is: 3,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.22 : 8,548.34 = 2,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.22/8,548.34 = 2,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.22x = 8,548.34 × 2,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.22x = 17,129,838.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129,838.42/5,701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.59

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